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Directional Terms
Patient's right and left
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | Closer to head |
| Inferior | Closer to feet |
| Dorsal (posterior) | Closer to back |
| Ventral (anterior) | Closer to stomach/front |
| Lateral | Side |
| Medial | Midline |
| Superficial | Surface |
| Deep | Inside |
| Proximal | Closer to the trunk |
| Distal | Further from the trunk |